Lodge-Based Dogsled Vacations
3 Night Trips
2021-2022 "GOOD" 3-night Dogsled Vacations
PLEASE NOTE: Registrants for our 3- and 4-night "GOOD" trips will be wait-listed until September pending updated public health protocols regarding trips with mixed groups in large cabins. We're currently accepting registrants for our 4-night "BETTER" & "BEST" Dogsled Vacation since these allow for safe social distancing in small cabin units. However private groups of 4 or more can book their own private 3-night trip most weeks Dec-Mar p.m. Sun to a.m. Wed.
Check in 4-6 pm first day | Check out 9-11 am last day
Thur Dec 16 - Sun Dec 19 $1175
Thur Jan 6 - Sun Jan 9 $1175
Thur Jan 20 -Sun Jan 23 $1175
Thur Feb 3 - Sun Feb 6 $1175
Thur Feb 10 - Sun Feb 13 $1175
Thur Mar 3 - Sun Mar 6 $1175
Thur Mar 17 - Sun Mar 20 $1075*
Package rates are all-inclusive, per adult in double rooms. Family discount: $200 off for kids ages 6-11, $100 off for ages 12-17, $300 off for 3rd child. Single private rooms $75 more when available.
*Discounted rates reflect early & late season discounted lodging.
Lodging
Some of these trips are based at Wintergreen. Others are based at Timber Trail Lodge (generally in the White Pine group cabin). Some of these trips are "3-night/4-night combos" meaning that some guests book them as a 4-night itinerary (see our 4-night Standard Trips) and stay on for an extra day. Lodge dress is very casual (loafers & a sweatsuit are just fine!)
Meals
Dinners are prepared by Wintergreen's chef and served at your cabin. Guest are welcome to bring their own wine as they choose. We are more than happy to accomodate any dietary requests. The itinerary often includes a special indoor lunch at Wintergreen where you'll arrive by dogteam and enjoy a kennel tour. Breakfasts are specially prepared in your cabin by your guide to your taste.
Guest Profile
Sample Itinerary (may vary with trip dates)
DAY 1: Arrive in Ely early afternoon by car or airport taxi shuttle. Visit Ely rental store for any rental clothing needs, continue to lodge (Wintergreen or Timber Trail) for check-in and site tour. Meet your guides & dogs. Welcoming dinner at 6 pm followed by trip orientation session and clothing check. Optional night visit to the kennel (a chance to 'howl' with your dogs at the moon and watch for northern lights!)
DAY 2: Sunrise kennel care (optional) followed by breakfast and "Dogsledding 101" training. The big moment arrives as your guides help you launch your team and accompany you on a dogsled training trip. Return to lodge midday for lunch, skills review and rest break. Depart on afternoon dogsled trip. Return to lodge 4-5 pm. Treat & water your dogs. R&R. Dinner. Optional socializing with guests & guides around the fireplace.
DAY 3: Kennel care & breakfast followed by full day of mushing with trailside campfire lunch and rest stops at scenic sites. (If your itinerary involves changing lodges on Day 3, your luggage and vehicles will be shuttled ahead.) Wintergreen guides accompany your group on skis, providing tune-up tips on your mushing skills and sharing natural history info along the route. Arrive at lodge late afternoon. Treat & water your dogs. Optional skiing/snowshoeing or R&R. 6 pm dinner. Optional evening activates include Finnish-style sauna, campfire gathering, fireplace stories, and/or 'film fest' to view the National Geographic documentaries on Wintergreen adventures.
DAY 4: Kennel care, goodbye breakfast, kennel visit to bid your dogs adieu, check-out mid to late morning (or earlier if your travel plans require). If you weren't able to visit Ely's International Wolf Center (www.wolf.org) or North American Bear Center (www.bear.org) during their winter hours (Fri/Sat 10-5) before your dogsled trip, we can sometimes arrange a special visit to the wolf viewing area or bear exhibits on your check-out day.